A patient has been taught about nutrition related to COPD. Which ...

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A patient has been taught about nutrition related to COPD. Which menu selection may indicate a need for further teaching?
 
  a. Bagel and cream cheese
  b. Broiled chicken breast
  c. Beans and peas
  d. Tofu stir-fry

Question 2

The nurse explains to ancillary staff that caffeine abuse is difficult to diagnose in the older adult patient because caffeine intoxication symptoms
 
  a. can be confused with normal effects of aging.
  b. often mimic those of some cardiac dis-orders.
  c. produce fewer symptoms in older adults than in younger adults.
  d. resemble the side effects of several anti-hypertensive drugs.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Carbohydrates should not make up more than 50 of the daily intake of calories because they break down into carbon dioxide, worsening breathing. The other selections show good under-standing. Of course, the nurse needs to take into consideration the amount of carbohydrates in the entire day and not just one selection.

Answer to Question 2

B
Caffeine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, often producing the rapid pulse associated with cardiac disorders. Caffeine effects are not mistaken for normal signs of aging, produce few-er symptoms in older adults, or resemble side effects of antihypertensives.